Riot Games
Senior Manager, Art Direction - FFGS
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it's for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.
We're looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you're passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren't afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.
That's where you come in.
As a Rioter in China, you'll join a team of internationally and culturally diverse professionals that share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention and maniacal passion for gaming.
To reinforce Riot's collaborative culture in our China offices, we've decided to do away with the constraints of traditional hierarchical title structures that are more common in the region. Titles don't really matter at any of Riot's offices, but we chose to take this extra step in our China offices to foster a space where teamwork thrives. We believe that removing this constraint will promote individual autonomy, ownership, collaboration, and a focus on results. We promise you won't need a title at Riot to make an impact.
Knowledge & Skills:
Expert in Art with an exceptional eye for quality in guiding a team of Artists, collaborating to achieve goals while maintaining Artistic DirectionStrong attention to detail to evaluate and identify quality, maintaining and raising the bar of Art across the gameUnderstands and articulates product style, collaborating with Executive Producer to ensure consistency across productsFocus on Mobile game development with an eye for legibility and clarityUnderstanding of Mobile game development in next-gen engines such as UnityResponsibilities:
Translate creative briefs into concepts that achieve product goals, and present those concepts to Product Leadership & stakeholdersLead multi-discipline teams of creative personnel and external vendor production partners (artists, producers, 3D leads, illustrators, and 2D designers) to produce game contentReview content produced by a team of Internal and External artists and bring content to Art and Team Leadership at regular intervalsProvide feedback and guidance regularly to a team producing characters, environments and UIOversee thematic and lore consistency and ensure new executions follow an IP strategyStrong participant in team adopted work systems, rituals and artifactsRequired Qualifications:
8+ years of professional experience working as an 3D Artist in games or related industriesHighly proficient communication skills and capacity to act as an ambassador for Art in a small multi-disciplinary teamProficiency with Maya, Photoshop, and Unity, with strong experience working with artists who use those toolsAble to enforce the use of Style-guides, and drive the creation of new documentation needed in collaboration with the Teamfight Tactics teamDeep understanding of Teamfight Tactics or League of Legends IPUnderstanding of what game competitors are doing specifically in the China marketFluent in Mandarin Chinese as well as EnglishDesired Qualifications:
Expert experience working with modeling, sculpting, texturing programs such as Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and PhotoshopTo support a production team at that same China time zoneAble to establish art pipelines and set up vendors to work on content creationDon't forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we'll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming.
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $176,400.00 - $245,700.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $176,400.00 - $245,700.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).
We're looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you're passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren't afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.
That's where you come in.
As a Rioter in China, you'll join a team of internationally and culturally diverse professionals that share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention and maniacal passion for gaming.
To reinforce Riot's collaborative culture in our China offices, we've decided to do away with the constraints of traditional hierarchical title structures that are more common in the region. Titles don't really matter at any of Riot's offices, but we chose to take this extra step in our China offices to foster a space where teamwork thrives. We believe that removing this constraint will promote individual autonomy, ownership, collaboration, and a focus on results. We promise you won't need a title at Riot to make an impact.
Knowledge & Skills:
Expert in Art with an exceptional eye for quality in guiding a team of Artists, collaborating to achieve goals while maintaining Artistic DirectionStrong attention to detail to evaluate and identify quality, maintaining and raising the bar of Art across the gameUnderstands and articulates product style, collaborating with Executive Producer to ensure consistency across productsFocus on Mobile game development with an eye for legibility and clarityUnderstanding of Mobile game development in next-gen engines such as UnityResponsibilities:
Translate creative briefs into concepts that achieve product goals, and present those concepts to Product Leadership & stakeholdersLead multi-discipline teams of creative personnel and external vendor production partners (artists, producers, 3D leads, illustrators, and 2D designers) to produce game contentReview content produced by a team of Internal and External artists and bring content to Art and Team Leadership at regular intervalsProvide feedback and guidance regularly to a team producing characters, environments and UIOversee thematic and lore consistency and ensure new executions follow an IP strategyStrong participant in team adopted work systems, rituals and artifactsRequired Qualifications:
8+ years of professional experience working as an 3D Artist in games or related industriesHighly proficient communication skills and capacity to act as an ambassador for Art in a small multi-disciplinary teamProficiency with Maya, Photoshop, and Unity, with strong experience working with artists who use those toolsAble to enforce the use of Style-guides, and drive the creation of new documentation needed in collaboration with the Teamfight Tactics teamDeep understanding of Teamfight Tactics or League of Legends IPUnderstanding of what game competitors are doing specifically in the China marketFluent in Mandarin Chinese as well as EnglishDesired Qualifications:
Expert experience working with modeling, sculpting, texturing programs such as Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and PhotoshopTo support a production team at that same China time zoneAble to establish art pipelines and set up vendors to work on content creationDon't forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we'll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming.
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $176,400.00 - $245,700.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $176,400.00 - $245,700.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).